used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Aynsley, sitting near an open window in his office, laid down his pen and looked out with a sense of satisfaction.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A great raft of lumber was ready to start down the river, and men were scrambling about it loosing the mooring-chains.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading A cloud of smoke streamed across the long sheds and streaked the pines behind the mill with a dingy smear; and the scream of saws and the crash of flung-out boards filled the clearing.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Aynsley, sitting near an open window in his office, laid down his pen and looked out with a sense of satisfaction.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Aynsley, sitting near an open window in his office, laid down his pen and looked out with a sense of satisfaction.
Aynsley
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From this reading Aynsley, sitting near an open window in his office, laid down his pen and looked out with a sense of satisfaction.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading A cloud of smoke streamed across the long sheds and streaked the pines behind the mill with a dingy smear; and the scream of saws and the crash of flung-out boards filled the clearing.
boardsnounUS /bɔːrdz/
(used in the plural) the stage of a theater
From this reading A cloud of smoke streamed across the long sheds and streaked the pines behind the mill with a dingy smear; and the scream of saws and the crash of flung-out boards filled the clearing.
cedarnounUS /ˈsiːdər/
any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars
From this reading Its color indicated that the snow was melting fast on the lofty inland ranges, and sweet resinous scents rose from the stacks of cedar where the sunshine struck hot upon them.
clearingnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading A cloud of smoke streamed across the long sheds and streaked the pines behind the mill with a dingy smear; and the scream of saws and the crash of flung-out boards filled the clearing.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading A cloud of smoke streamed across the long sheds and streaked the pines behind the mill with a dingy smear; and the scream of saws and the crash of flung-out boards filled the clearing.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading Its color indicated that the snow was melting fast on the lofty inland ranges, and sweet resinous scents rose from the stacks of cedar where the sunshine struck hot upon them.
crashverbUS /kræʃ/
fall or come down violently
From this reading A cloud of smoke streamed across the long sheds and streaked the pines behind the mill with a dingy smear; and the scream of saws and the crash of flung-out boards filled the clearing.
dingyadjectiveUS /ˈdɪndʒi/
thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot
From this reading A cloud of smoke streamed across the long sheds and streaked the pines behind the mill with a dingy smear; and the scream of saws and the crash of flung-out boards filled the clearing.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Aynsley, sitting near an open window in his office, laid down his pen and looked out with a sense of satisfaction.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Its color indicated that the snow was melting fast on the lofty inland ranges, and sweet resinous scents rose from the stacks of cedar where the sunshine struck hot upon them.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading A cloud of smoke streamed across the long sheds and streaked the pines behind the mill with a dingy smear; and the scream of saws and the crash of flung-out boards filled the clearing.
the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
From this reading The pond was full of logs lately run down on a freshet, and the green flood swirled noisily past them.
flung-out
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From this reading A cloud of smoke streamed across the long sheds and streaked the pines behind the mill with a dingy smear; and the scream of saws and the crash of flung-out boards filled the clearing.
freshetnoun
the occurrence of a water flow resulting from sudden rain or melting snow
From this reading The pond was full of logs lately run down on a freshet, and the green flood swirled noisily past them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Its color indicated that the snow was melting fast on the lofty inland ranges, and sweet resinous scents rose from the stacks of cedar where the sunshine struck hot upon them.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The pond was full of logs lately run down on a freshet, and the green flood swirled noisily past them.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A great raft of lumber was ready to start down the river, and men were scrambling about it loosing the mooring-chains.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The pond was full of logs lately run down on a freshet, and the green flood swirled noisily past them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Aynsley, sitting near an open window in his office, laid down his pen and looked out with a sense of satisfaction.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Its color indicated that the snow was melting fast on the lofty inland ranges, and sweet resinous scents rose from the stacks of cedar where the sunshine struck hot upon them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Aynsley, sitting near an open window in his office, laid down his pen and looked out with a sense of satisfaction.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Its color indicated that the snow was melting fast on the lofty inland ranges, and sweet resinous scents rose from the stacks of cedar where the sunshine struck hot upon them.
inlandadjectiveUS /ˈɪnlænd/
situated away from an area's coast or border
From this reading Its color indicated that the snow was melting fast on the lofty inland ranges, and sweet resinous scents rose from the stacks of cedar where the sunshine struck hot upon them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A great raft of lumber was ready to start down the river, and men were scrambling about it loosing the mooring-chains.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its color indicated that the snow was melting fast on the lofty inland ranges, and sweet resinous scents rose from the stacks of cedar where the sunshine struck hot upon them.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Aynsley, sitting near an open window in his office, laid down his pen and looked out with a sense of satisfaction.
in the recent past
From this reading The pond was full of logs lately run down on a freshet, and the green flood swirled noisily past them.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading Its color indicated that the snow was melting fast on the lofty inland ranges, and sweet resinous scents rose from the stacks of cedar where the sunshine struck hot upon them.
logsnounUS /lɔːɡz/
plural of “log” — a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches
From this reading The pond was full of logs lately run down on a freshet, and the green flood swirled noisily past them.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading A cloud of smoke streamed across the long sheds and streaked the pines behind the mill with a dingy smear; and the scream of saws and the crash of flung-out boards filled the clearing.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Aynsley, sitting near an open window in his office, laid down his pen and looked out with a sense of satisfaction.
loosingverbUS /ˈluːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “loose” — grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading A great raft of lumber was ready to start down the river, and men were scrambling about it loosing the mooring-chains.
lumbernounUS /ˈlʌmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading A great raft of lumber was ready to start down the river, and men were scrambling about it loosing the mooring-chains.
meltingnounUS /ˈmeltɪŋ/
the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid
From this reading Its color indicated that the snow was melting fast on the lofty inland ranges, and sweet resinous scents rose from the stacks of cedar where the sunshine struck hot upon them.
the force of workers available
From this reading A great raft of lumber was ready to start down the river, and men were scrambling about it loosing the mooring-chains.
millverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading A cloud of smoke streamed across the long sheds and streaked the pines behind the mill with a dingy smear; and the scream of saws and the crash of flung-out boards filled the clearing.
mooring-chains
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A great raft of lumber was ready to start down the river, and men were scrambling about it loosing the mooring-chains.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Aynsley, sitting near an open window in his office, laid down his pen and looked out with a sense of satisfaction.
noisilyadverbUS /ˈnɔɪzəli/
with much noise or loud and unpleasant sound
From this reading The pond was full of logs lately run down on a freshet, and the green flood swirled noisily past them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Aynsley, sitting near an open window in his office, laid down his pen and looked out with a sense of satisfaction.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Aynsley, sitting near an open window in his office, laid down his pen and looked out with a sense of satisfaction.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The pond was full of logs lately run down on a freshet, and the green flood swirled noisily past them.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Aynsley, sitting near an open window in his office, laid down his pen and looked out with a sense of satisfaction.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Aynsley, sitting near an open window in his office, laid down his pen and looked out with a sense of satisfaction.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The pond was full of logs lately run down on a freshet, and the green flood swirled noisily past them.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading Aynsley, sitting near an open window in his office, laid down his pen and looked out with a sense of satisfaction.
pinesnounUS /paɪnz/
plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree
From this reading A cloud of smoke streamed across the long sheds and streaked the pines behind the mill with a dingy smear; and the scream of saws and the crash of flung-out boards filled the clearing.
pondnounUS /pɑːnd/
a small lake
From this reading The pond was full of logs lately run down on a freshet, and the green flood swirled noisily past them.
raftnounUS /ræft/
a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers
From this reading A great raft of lumber was ready to start down the river, and men were scrambling about it loosing the mooring-chains.
rangesnounUS /ˈreɪndʒəz/
plural of “range” — an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading Its color indicated that the snow was melting fast on the lofty inland ranges, and sweet resinous scents rose from the stacks of cedar where the sunshine struck hot upon them.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading A great raft of lumber was ready to start down the river, and men were scrambling about it loosing the mooring-chains.
resinousadjective
having the characteristics of pitch or tar
From this reading Its color indicated that the snow was melting fast on the lofty inland ranges, and sweet resinous scents rose from the stacks of cedar where the sunshine struck hot upon them.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading A great raft of lumber was ready to start down the river, and men were scrambling about it loosing the mooring-chains.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Its color indicated that the snow was melting fast on the lofty inland ranges, and sweet resinous scents rose from the stacks of cedar where the sunshine struck hot upon them.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The pond was full of logs lately run down on a freshet, and the green flood swirled noisily past them.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Aynsley, sitting near an open window in his office, laid down his pen and looked out with a sense of satisfaction.
sawsnounUS /sɔːz/
plural of “saw” — a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
From this reading A cloud of smoke streamed across the long sheds and streaked the pines behind the mill with a dingy smear; and the scream of saws and the crash of flung-out boards filled the clearing.
scentsnounUS /sents/
plural of “scent” — a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading Its color indicated that the snow was melting fast on the lofty inland ranges, and sweet resinous scents rose from the stacks of cedar where the sunshine struck hot upon them.
scramblingverbUS /ˈskræmbəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “scramble” — to move hurriedly
From this reading A great raft of lumber was ready to start down the river, and men were scrambling about it loosing the mooring-chains.
screamverbUS /skriːm/
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading A cloud of smoke streamed across the long sheds and streaked the pines behind the mill with a dingy smear; and the scream of saws and the crash of flung-out boards filled the clearing.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Aynsley, sitting near an open window in his office, laid down his pen and looked out with a sense of satisfaction.
shedsnounUS /ʃedz/
plural of “shed” — an outbuilding with a single story; used for shelter or storage
From this reading A cloud of smoke streamed across the long sheds and streaked the pines behind the mill with a dingy smear; and the scream of saws and the crash of flung-out boards filled the clearing.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Aynsley, sitting near an open window in his office, laid down his pen and looked out with a sense of satisfaction.
smearnounUS /smɪr/
slanderous defamation
From this reading A cloud of smoke streamed across the long sheds and streaked the pines behind the mill with a dingy smear; and the scream of saws and the crash of flung-out boards filled the clearing.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading A cloud of smoke streamed across the long sheds and streaked the pines behind the mill with a dingy smear; and the scream of saws and the crash of flung-out boards filled the clearing.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Its color indicated that the snow was melting fast on the lofty inland ranges, and sweet resinous scents rose from the stacks of cedar where the sunshine struck hot upon them.
stacksnounUS /stæks/
a large number or amount
From this reading Its color indicated that the snow was melting fast on the lofty inland ranges, and sweet resinous scents rose from the stacks of cedar where the sunshine struck hot upon them.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A great raft of lumber was ready to start down the river, and men were scrambling about it loosing the mooring-chains.
streakedadjectiveUS /striːkt/
marked with or as if with stripes or linear discolorations
From this reading A cloud of smoke streamed across the long sheds and streaked the pines behind the mill with a dingy smear; and the scream of saws and the crash of flung-out boards filled the clearing.
streamedverbUS /striːmd/
past form of “stream” — to extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind
From this reading A cloud of smoke streamed across the long sheds and streaked the pines behind the mill with a dingy smear; and the scream of saws and the crash of flung-out boards filled the clearing.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Its color indicated that the snow was melting fast on the lofty inland ranges, and sweet resinous scents rose from the stacks of cedar where the sunshine struck hot upon them.
the rays of the sun
From this reading Its color indicated that the snow was melting fast on the lofty inland ranges, and sweet resinous scents rose from the stacks of cedar where the sunshine struck hot upon them.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Its color indicated that the snow was melting fast on the lofty inland ranges, and sweet resinous scents rose from the stacks of cedar where the sunshine struck hot upon them.
swirledverbUS /swɜːrld/
past form of “swirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading The pond was full of logs lately run down on a freshet, and the green flood swirled noisily past them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Its color indicated that the snow was melting fast on the lofty inland ranges, and sweet resinous scents rose from the stacks of cedar where the sunshine struck hot upon them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A great raft of lumber was ready to start down the river, and men were scrambling about it loosing the mooring-chains.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The pond was full of logs lately run down on a freshet, and the green flood swirled noisily past them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A great raft of lumber was ready to start down the river, and men were scrambling about it loosing the mooring-chains.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Its color indicated that the snow was melting fast on the lofty inland ranges, and sweet resinous scents rose from the stacks of cedar where the sunshine struck hot upon them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A great raft of lumber was ready to start down the river, and men were scrambling about it loosing the mooring-chains.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A great raft of lumber was ready to start down the river, and men were scrambling about it loosing the mooring-chains.
in or at the place that
From this reading Its color indicated that the snow was melting fast on the lofty inland ranges, and sweet resinous scents rose from the stacks of cedar where the sunshine struck hot upon them.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Aynsley, sitting near an open window in his office, laid down his pen and looked out with a sense of satisfaction.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Aynsley, sitting near an open window in his office, laid down his pen and looked out with a sense of satisfaction.
